1989 is an experimental ambient/industrial album inspired by the period of violent civil unrest that culminated in revolution in Romania in fall and winter of 1989.
A portrait of the last days of the Communist era in Eastern Europe, 1989 takes its form and mood from the dramatic decline of the Ceausescu regime that dominated Romania for over two decades. The album relies on 80s-era Yamaha DX-11 synthesizer compositions, samples of archival footage from the Romanian Revolution, and modern found sounds to create an aural investigation of national identity.
Originally released in 2008.
Track Listing
Goldenage (01:34)
Realities (02:13)
Leaf (04:42)
Hands (02:41)
Securitate (03:08)
Circles (04:00)
Papers (03:17)
Timişoara (05:11)
Libertăţii (03:46)
Wood (03:47)
Arms (06:52)
Târgovişte (04:17)
Salvării (04:58)
Formats
Limited Edition Compact Disc
Reviews
“1989 is a brilliant piece of ambient work that deserves attention by the hardcore ambient fan. Don’t miss it.” — Matt Row, MusicTAP
“1989, the new CD from Disparition (aka Jon Bernstein) offers a soundtrack of sorts for the collapse of the Ceaucescu regime in Romania. Like any good physical production should be, the sonic play of 1989 is richly layered, diverse and gripping.” — John Shanahan, Hypnagogue
1989 is an experimental ambient/industrial album inspired by the period of violent civil unrest that culminated in revolution in Romania in fall and winter of 1989.
A portrait of the last days of the Communist era in Eastern Europe, 1989 takes its form and mood from the dramatic decline of the Ceausescu regime that dominated Romania for over two decades. The album relies on 80s-era Yamaha DX-11 synthesizer compositions, samples of archival footage from the Romanian Revolution, and modern found sounds to create an aural investigation of national identity.
Originally released in 2008.
Track Listing
Goldenage (01:34)
Realities (02:13)
Leaf (04:42)
Hands (02:41)
Securitate (03:08)
Circles (04:00)
Papers (03:17)
Timişoara (05:11)
Libertăţii (03:46)
Wood (03:47)
Arms (06:52)
Târgovişte (04:17)
Salvării (04:58)
Formats
Limited Edition Compact Disc
Reviews
“1989 is a brilliant piece of ambient work that deserves attention by the hardcore ambient fan. Don’t miss it.” — Matt Row, MusicTAP
“1989, the new CD from Disparition (aka Jon Bernstein) offers a soundtrack of sorts for the collapse of the Ceaucescu regime in Romania. Like any good physical production should be, the sonic play of 1989 is richly layered, diverse and gripping.” — John Shanahan, Hypnagogue
